MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4GG

MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This E3 4GG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 4GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4GG, encompassing approximately 11301 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)

E3 4GG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wentworth Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Geoffrey Chaucer Way with total crimes: 10
  • B140 with total crimes: 9

MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.2417.39%
Anti-social behaviour262.39-50.00%
Theft from the person232.3064.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.04166.67%
Vehicle crime80.71300.00%
Drugs80.71166.67%
Bicycle theft70.71600.00%
Burglary60.62-14.29%
Robbery50.53150.00%
Other theft40.440.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5210.5392.59%
Violence and sexual offences234.60-8.00%
Theft from the person142.0475.00%
Burglary71.2440.00%
Public order60.6250.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Drugs30.27200.00%
Robbery20.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.67-12.90%
Violence and sexual offences252.39-7.41%
Other theft92.21-18.18%
Robbery80.80166.67%
Theft from the person80.71100.00%
Vehicle crime80.71-11.11%
Burglary50.71-16.67%
Public order40.4433.33%
Bicycle theft30.35-40.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.0993.75%
Violence and sexual offences272.7458.82%
Other theft112.39-15.38%
Vehicle crime90.9712.50%
Burglary60.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5320.00%
Bicycle theft50.5366.67%
Drugs50.44-16.67%
Theft from the person40.44-80.95%
Public order30.35-62.50%
Robbery30.27-72.73%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2110.0916.67%
Violence and sexual offences171.86-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.50-46.67%
Other theft131.4244.44%
Robbery111.15120.00%
Public order80.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.71-20.00%
Drugs60.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Burglary30.27-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.687.14%
Violence and sexual offences202.65-28.57%
Theft from the person181.77500.00%
Public order121.59-14.29%
Vehicle crime101.0642.86%
Other theft90.88-18.18%
Drugs70.8040.00%
Burglary70.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6266.67%
Robbery50.44400.00%
Shoplifting40.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.35-50.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.480.00%
Public order142.480.00%
Other theft111.240.00%
Vehicle crime70.970.00%
Burglary70.620.00%
Bicycle theft60.620.00%
Drugs50.530.00%
Shoplifting50.440.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 20248
January 20244
December 202321
November 202318
October 20233

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
April 202425
January 202427
December 202317
November 202320
October 202328

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202452
April 202427
January 202431
December 202316
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20249
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4GG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wentworth Mews
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. B140
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Mile End
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Copperfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Ackroyd Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. St Clements Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 15. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Midlothian Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nellie Cressall Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Booker Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ropery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1